CVE-2026-17960: Inappropriate implementation in Chrome for iOS

Published May 28, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-17960 Inappropriate implementation in Chrome for iOS

Other sources

Insufficient policy enforcement in Chrome for iOS in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to bypass no-referrer policy via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

— NVD

This CVE was assigned by Chrome.  Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.

— Microsoft

Credit

Google

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Google Google Chrome on iOS<151.0.7922.72
Google Chrome<151.0.7922.71
151.0.7922.71
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)<151.0.4129.59
151.0.4129.59
Microsoft Edge<151.0.4129.59
All of the following
Google Chrome<151.0.7922.72
Apple iPhone OS

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.0.7922.71
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.0.4129.59
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome on iOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.0.7922.72
  4. Compensating control

    Until updated, avoid navigating to untrusted web pages in Chrome for iOS to reduce the risk of bypassing the no-referrer policy via a crafted HTML page.

Event History

May 28, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:25 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 31, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-17960?

The severity of CVE-2026-17960 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.

2

How do I mitigate CVE-2026-17960?

To mitigate CVE-2026-17960, update Google Chrome on iOS to version 151.0.7922.72 or later.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2026-17960?

CVE-2026-17960 affects Google Chrome on iOS, as well as Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) on iOS.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2026-17960 allow?

CVE-2026-17960 allows a remote attacker to bypass the no-referrer policy via a crafted HTML page.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2026-17960?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2026-17960 is included in Google Chrome on iOS updates released after version 151.0.7922.72.

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